The Fitzpatrick Scale

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Many variables determine skin colour of which the most
important is the Melanin content.

Pigmentation is an alteration of your existing skin colour. The causes of pigmentation can be genetic, hormonal, nutritional or can be acquired by exposure to external factors like Sun light (UV rays), Cosmetics, Sandalwood, chemicals.

A thorough assessment to determine the cause of pigmentation is essential.

Treatment of pigmentary disorders is achieved by various modalities of treatment which include oral and topicalmedications, chemical peels, lasers amongst others.

  • Skin biopsy
  • Intralesional therapy
  • Radiofrequency cauterization
  • Cryotherapy
  • Chemical peels
  • Microneedling
  • Platelet rich plasma therapy
  • Phototherapy
  • Laser hair reduction
  • Skin tightening
  • Anti ageing
  • Dermoscopy & Trichoscopy ( Skin and Hair analysis)